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South African Literary Awards

October 23, 2023

The South African Literary Awards (SALA) have been awarded annually since 2005 to exceptional South African writers. They "pay tribute to South African writers who have distinguished themselves as ground-breaking producers and creators of literature" and celebrate "literary excellence in the depiction and sharing of South Africa’s histories, value systems, philosophies and art."[1] The Awards are open to work in all of South Africa's eleven official languages, and they may include posthumous honours.

South African Literary Awards
Awarded forLiterary excellence
CountrySouth Africa
Reward(s)R30 000
First awarded2005; 18 years ago (2005)
Websitesala.org.za

Since 2005, the number of awards has multiplied — there are now fourteen categories, recognising a variety of literary forms. There are categories for children’s literature, youth literature, literary journalism, novels, poetry, creative non-fiction, debut works, and literary translation; and two named awards, the K. Sello Duiker Memorial Award (for novelists under the age of 40) and the Nadine Gordimer Short Story Award. Lifetime achievement is recognised in the Poet Laureate Prizes and the Lifetime Achievement, Posthumous, and Chairperson’s Awards.[2]

SALA was founded by the wRite associates in partnership with the South African Department of Arts and Culture.[1][3] Since 2012, the awards have been given at the annual Africa Century International Writers Conference.[4] The inaugural conference was hosted by the University of the Free State in 2012, supported by the SABC. As of 2021, the winner in each category received R30 000, and the National Poet Laureate received R100 000.[5]

Poet Laureate Prizes Edit

National Poet Laureate Prize Edit

Regional Poets Laureate Prize Edit

  • Ronelda Kamfer, Afrikaans (2021)[7]
  • Themba Patrick Magaisa, Tsonga (2021)

The Regional Poet Laureate Prize was awarded for the first time in 2021. The prize is intended to guide the selection of future National Poet Laureates.[4]

K. Sello Duiker Memorial Award Edit

The K. Sello Duiker Memorial Award, named for the South African novelist K. Sello Duiker, recognises novels and novellas by authors under the age of 40.[2] The age limitation was not in place in the Award’s early years.

K. Sello Duiker Award Winners (2007-2022)
Year Winner Work Language Ref.
2022 Nick Mulgrew A Hibiscus Coast English [8]
Mzoli Mavimbela Amazwembezwembe KaGxuluwe Xhosa
2021 Karen Jennings An Island English [9]
Lihle Sokapase Yapatyalaka ibhobhile Xhosa
2020 Phumlani Pikoli Born Free-Loaders English [10]
2019 Chase Rhys Kinnes Afrikaans [11]
2018 No award [12]
2017 Nthikeng Mohlele Pleasure English [13]
2016 Willem Anker Buys Afrikaans [14]
Panashe Chigumadzi Sweet Medicine English
2015 Zukiswa Wanner London Cape Town Joburg English [15]
2014 Jamala Safari The Great Agony and Pure Laughter of the Gods English [16]
2013 Karen Jayes For the Mercy of Water English [17]
2012 Sonja Loots Sirkusboere Afrikaans [18]
Diale Tlholwe Counting the Coffins English
Nhlanhla Maake Manong a lapile Southern Sotho
2011 Dan Sleigh Afstande Afrikaans [19]
E.D.M. Sibiya Ngiyolibala Ngifile Zulu
2010 Motlatlhego Victor Molele Mmaphefo le Maphefo Sepedi [20]
Kgebetli Moele The Book of the Dead English
2009 Chris Marnewick Shepherds and Butchers English [21][22]
H.R. Tshianane Vhuanzwo Venda
Kabelo D. Kgatea Monwana wa Bosupa Tswana
Siphatheleni Kula Inkawu idliw’ ilila Xhosa
2008 Njabulo Ndebele Fine Lines from the Box: Further Thoughts about Our Country English [23]
2007 Bruce Mikhomazi Ngobeni Body of work Tsonga [24]

Nadine Gordimer Short Story Award Edit

The Nadine Gordimer Short Story Award, named for the South African novelist and short story writer Nadine Gordimer, recognises short story collections by a single author.[2]

Nadine Gordimer Award Winners (2007-2021)
Year Winner Work Language Ref.
2022 Mzoli Mavimbela Zigqitywa Kuhlwile Zibonwe Liwuhlabile Xhosa [8]
SJ Naudé Mad Honey English
2021 Nankanjani Sibiya The Reluctant Storyteller: A Collection of Stories English [9]
Madoda Ndlakuse Mhla Latsh’ibhayi Xhosa
2020 Fred Khumalo Talk of The Town English [10]
2019 Niq Mhlongo Soweto, Under the Apricot Tree English [11]
2018 Nick Mulgrew The First Law of Sadness English [25]
Nicole Jaekel Strauss As in die mond Afrikaans
2017 Roela Hattingh Kamee Afrikaans [13]
2016 Sandra Hill Unsettled and Other Stories English [14]
2015 Abraham H. de Vries Maar wie snoei die rose in die nag? Afrikaans [15]
2014 Makhosazana Xaba Running and Other Stories English [16]
Reneilwe Malatji Love, Interrupted English
2013 Etienne van Heerden Haai Karoo Afrikaans [17]
2012 No award [18]
2011 No award
2010 Mary Misaveni Mabuza Khuluka na Ritavi Tsonga [20]
BIshop M.T. Makobe Nkune se, Mphe se! Sepedi
2009 J.J. Ncongwane Tikhatsi Letimatima Swati [22]
2008 No award [23]
2007 Otty E.H.M Nxumalo Body of work Zulu [24][26]

Novel Award Edit

Novel Award Winners (2018-2021)
Year Winner Work Language Ref.
2022 Damon Galgut The Promise English [8]
Ingrid Winterbach Voorouer. Pelgrim. Berg Afrikaans
Yamkela Ntwalanao Intlungu Yevezandlebe Xhosa
Patrick Khosa Nhlokonho wa vele Xitsonga
2021 Ezra Mcebisi Nkohla Zajik 'izinto Xhosa [9]
Fred Khumalo Ngenxa yemendi Xhosa
2020 Fiona Snyckers Lacuna English [10]
2019 Charl-Pierre Naudé Die ongelooflike onskuld van Dirkie Verwey Afrikaans [11]
Sabata-Mpho Mokae Moletlo wa Manong Setswana
2018 Dan Sleigh 1795 Afrikaans [25]

Creative Non-Fiction Award Edit

Creative Non-Fiction Award Winners (2012-2021)
Year Winner Work Language Ref.
2021 Mzoli Mavimbela Masibuyel’embo Konakele Phi Na? Xhosa [9]
Sabata-Mpho Mokae and Brian Willan Sol Plaatje: A Life in Letters English
2020 Toni Strasburg Holding the Fort English [10]
2019 Jonathan Jansen As by Fire: The End of the South African University English [11]
2018 Jürgen Schadenberg The Way I See It English [25]
2017 Dikgang Moseneke My Own Liberator English [13]
2016 Jacob Dlamini Askari: A Story of Collaboration and Betrayal in the Anti-Apartheid Struggle English [27]
2015 Edwin Cameron Justice: A Personal Account English [15]
2014 Sihle Khumalo Almost Sleeping My Way to Timbuktu English [16]
2013 Imraan Coovadia Transformations: Essays English [17]
2012 McIntosh Polela My Father My Monster English [18]
Hannes Haasbroek 'n Seun soos Bram Afrikaans

First-Time Published Author Award Edit

The First-Time Published Author Award is open to works of all genres whose authors who have not been published before in any genre.[2]

First-Time Author Award Winners (2009-2021)
Year Winner Work Language Ref.
2021 Reŝoketŝwe Manenzhe Scatterlings English [9]
Lynthia Julius Uit die kroes Afrikaans
2020 Trevor Sacks Lucky Packet English [10]
Lize Albertyn-du Toit Die kinders van spookwerwe Afrikaans
2019 Bongani Ngqulunga The Man Who Founded the ANC: A Biography of Pixley Ka Isaka Seme English [11]
2018 Malebo Sephodi Miss Behave English [25]
2017 Moses Shimo Seletisha Tšhutšhumakgala Sepedi [13]
2016 Francois Smith Kamphoer Afrikaans [14]
2015 Carol Campbell My Children Have Faces English [15]
2014 Claire Robertson The Spiral House English [16]
2013 Ashraf Kagee Khalil’s Journey English [17]
2012 Yewande Omotoso Bom Boy English [18]
S.J. Naudé Alfabet van die voëls Afrikaans
2011 Sifiso Mzobe Young Blood English [19]
2010 Alistair Morgan Sleeper’s Wake English [20]
2009 Diale Tlholwe Ancient Rites English [22]

Poetry Award Edit

Poetry Award Winners (2009-2021)
Year Winner Work Language Ref.
2021 Johann de Lange Die meeste sterre is lankal dood Afrikaans [9]
Ayanda Billie KwaNobuhle Overcast English
Babalwa Fatyi Hlahl’indlela Nohombile Xhosa
Kgwadi Kgwadi Ithuteng Mogolokwane Tswana
Nndanduleni Mulaudzi Khonadzeo Venda
Tshepiso Makgoloane Tša maAfrika Sepedi
2020 Marlise Joubert Grondwater Afrikaans [10]
Musawenkosi Khanyile All the Places English
2019 Tony Ullyattfor An Unobtrusive Vice English [11]
Nathan Trantraal Alles het niet kom wôd Afrikaans
Ayanda Billie Umhlaba umanzi Xhosa
2018 Kelwyn Sole Walking, Falling English [25]
2017 Simphiwe Ali Nolutshungu Iingcango Zentliziyo Xhosa [13]
Helen Moffett Prunings English
2016 Gilbert Gibson Vry Afrikaans [14]
Arja Salafranca Beyond Touch English
2015 Charl-Pierre Naude Al die lieflike dade Afrikaans [15]
Mangaliso Buzani Ndisabhala Imibongo Xhosa
Bishop M.T. Makobe Tsa Ngweding wa Letopanta Sepedi
2014 Thandi Sliepen The Turtle Dove Told Me English [16]
Themba Patrick Magaisa Mihloti ya Tingana Tsonga
2013 Petra Muller Om die gedagte van geel Afrikaans [17]
2012 Ingrid de Kok Other Signs English [18]
Johann Lodewyk Marais Diorama Afrikaans
2011 Phillippa Yaa de Villiers The Everyday Wife English [19]
2010 BIshop M.T. Makobe Kekeretsane tsa bokgwalwe/Hlaa tsa tokologo Sepedi [20]
Danie Marais Al is die maan ‘n misverstand Afrikaans
Kobus Moolman Separating the Seas English
2009 Loftus Marais Staan in die algemeen nader aan vensters Afrikaans [21]
Mxolisi Nyezwa New Country English

Children's Literature Award Edit

The Children's Literature Award recognises works of fiction for children by adult authors.[2]

Children's Literature Award Winners (2018-2020)
Year Winner Work Language Ref.
2021 Andre Trantaal Keegan & Samier: die sokkerfiasko Afrikaans [9]
2020 Niki Daly It's Jamela! English [10]
2019 Lebohang Masango Mpumi’s Magic Beads English [11]
2018 Jaco Jacobs Daar's nie 'n krokodil in hierdie boek nie

Moenie hierdie boek eet nie

Afrikaans [12]
Marilyn Honikman There Should Have Been Five English

Youth Literature Award Edit

The Youth Literature Award recognises works of fiction written for readers aged 12 to 18.[2]

Youth Literature Award Winners (2019-2021)
Year Winner Work Language Ref.
2021 Pamela Newham The Boy and the Poacher’s Moon English [9]
Kobate John Sekele Mararankodi mafelelo Sepedi
Sipho R. Kekezwa Ubomi, ungancama! Xhosa
2020 Trevor Noah Born A Crime: Young Readers Edition English [10]
2019 Sally Partridge Mine English [11]

Literary Journalism Award Edit

The Literary Journalism Award recognises those who, through print or electronic media, "have made a significant contribution to the promotion and development of South African literature through writing, commentating, advocating and critiquing."[2] As of 2007, it was sponsored by the Sowetan and the SABC.[3]

Journalism Award Winners (2009-2021)
Year Winner Language Ref.
2021 Jean Meiring Afrikaans
2020 Bongani Mavuso Zulu [10]
2019 Jennifer Malec English [11]
Wamuwi Mbao English
2018 Sam Mathe English [25]
2017 Don Makatile English [13]
Phakama Mbonamb English
2016 No award
2015 Michele Magwood English [15]
2014 No award [28]
2013 No award [17]
2012 Jenny Crwys-Williams English [29]
2011 Sabata-Mpho Mokae English [19]
2010 Kevin Bloom English [20]
2009 Karabo Kgoleng English [21]
Maureen Isaacson English
2008 No award [23]
2007 Victor Dlamini English [24]
Bongani Madondo English

Literary Translators Award Edit

The Literary Translators Award is open to South African literary works, or literary works translated by a South African, of any genre.[2] It was awarded for the first time in 2008.[23]

Literary Translators Award Winners (2009-2021)
Year Winner Work Language Ref.
2021 Jeff Opland and Peter T. Mtuze Iimbali Zamandulo (1838-1910) Xhosa to English [9]
2020 Refiloe Moahluli YHEKE YANGA! Umdlali ka3 Toti uba yintshatsheli yeqakamba English to Xhosa [10]
2019 Michiel Heyns Red Dog (Buys by Willem Anker) Afrikaans to English [11]
2018 Peter T. Mtuze and Jeff Opland Umoya Wembongi: Collected Poems 1922-1935 (by John Solilo)

Iziganeko Zesizwe: Occasional Poems 1900-1943 (by S.E.K. Mqhay)

Xhosa to English [5]
2017 Bridget Theron-Bushell The Thirstland Trek: 1874-1881 (by Nicol Stassen) Afrikaans to English [13]
Jeff Opland, Wandile Kuse and Pamela Maseko Isizwe Esinembali: Xhosa Histories and Poetry 1873-1888 (by William Wellington Gqoba) Xhosa to English
Jeff Opland and Pamela Maseko Iimbali Zamanyange, Historical Poems (by D.L.P. Yali-Manisi) Xhosa to English
2016 Leon de Kock and Karin Schimke Flame in the Snow: The Love Letters of André Brink and Ingrid Jonker (by André Brink and Ingrid Jonker) Afrikaans to English [14]
2015 Karen Press Synapse (Mede-wete by Antjie Krog) Afrikaans to English [15]
2014 Nhlanhla Maake Malefane Sesotho to English [16]
2013 Nhlanhla Maake Letter to My Sister (Mangolo a nnake) Sesotho to English [17]
2012 Francois Smith David Kramer: ‘n biografie (by Dawid de Villiers and Mathilda Slabbert) English to Afrikaans [18]
2011 Leon de Kock Intimately Absent (Intieme afwesige by Cas Vos) Afrikaans to English [19]
2010 No award [30]
2009 Dirk Winterbach and Ingrid Winterbach The Book of Happenstance (Die boek van toeval en toeverlaat by Ingrid Winterbach) Afrikaans to English [22]
2008 Chris van Wyk A Place Called Vatmaar (Vatmaar by A.H.M. Scholtz) Afrikaans to English [23]

Posthumous Literary Award Edit

The Posthumous Literary Award is awarded on the basis of an author's "overall literary achievement."[2]

Posthumous Award Winners (2006-2021)
Year Winner Language Ref.
2022 Gisela Ullyatt, Die waarheid oor duiwe Afrikaans [8]
2021 No award [9]
2020 Makhokolotso Albertina Mokhomo Sesotho [10]
2019 Cyril Lincoln Sibusiso Nyembezi Zulu [11]
2018 Leon Roussow Afrikaans [12]
S.M. Mofokeng Sotho
2017 |A!kunta, !Kabbo, ≠Kasin, Dia!kwain and |Han≠kass’o ǀXam, !Xun [13]
2016 T.T. Cloete Afrikaans [14]
Chris van Wyk English
2015 R.R.R. Dhlomo English, Zulu [15]
H.I.E. Dhlomo English
2014 Mbulelo Vizikhungo Mzamane English [16]
2013 No award [17]
2012 No award [18]
2011 Jan Rabie Afrikaans [19]
2010 Elizabeth Eybers Afrikaans [20]
Stephen Bantu Biko English
2009 Sol Plaatje English [21]
Etienne Leroux Afrikaans
W.K. Tamsanqa Xhosa
2008 Dora Taylor English [23]
A.H.M. Scholtz Afrikaans
Sheila Cussons Afrikaans
2007 Dalene Matthee Afrikaans [24]
Sipho Sepamla English
Phaswane Mpe English
2006 James Moiloa Sotho [31]
Bessie Head English
Ingoapele Madingoane English

Chairperson's Literary Award Edit

The Chairperson's Literary Award is awarded at the discretion of the Chairperson of the SALA Advisory Board.[2]

Chairperson's Award Winners (2010-2021)
Year Winner Language Ref.
2021 Ntogela Masilela English [9]
2020 Recius Melato Malope Tswana [10]
Gubudla Aaron Malindzisa Siswati
2019 Lindiwe Mabuza English [11]
2018 Peter Magubane English [25]
2017 Christian Themba Msimang Zulu [13]
2016 Gcina Mhlophe English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa [14]
2015 Peter T. Mtuze English
2014 Zakes Mda English
2013 No award [17]
2012 B.W. Vilakazi Zulu [18]
2011 K.P.D. Maphalla Sotho [32]
Nkadimeng Leutsoa Sotho
2010 S.E.K. Mqhayi Xhosa [20]

Lifetime Achievement Literary Award Edit

The Lifetime Achievement Literary Award is awarded to authors over the age of 60 on the basis of their "overall literary achievement."[2]

Lifetime Achievement Award Winners (2005-2021)
Year Winner Language Ref.
2021 Lefifi Tladi English [9]
2020 No award [10]
2019 Louise Smit English, Afrikaans [11]
C.T.D. Marivate Tsonga
2018 Hermann Giliomee English, Afrikaans [25]
Ronnie Kasrils English
2017 Credo Vusamazulu Mutwa English [13]
Aletta Matshediso Motimele Sepedi
Etienne van Heerden Afrikaans
2016 Ingrid Winterbach Afrikaans [14]
Johan Lenake Southern Sotho
2015 Antjie Krog Afrikaans [15]
Achmat Dangor English
2014 Nuruddin Farah English [16]
Njabulo Ndebele English
2013 P.G. du Plessis Afrikaans [33]
2012 Ndivhudzannyi Emelina Sigogo Venda [29]
2011 Chris Barnard Afrikaans [19]
2010 Mary Misaveni Mabuza Tsonga [20]
Hennie Aucamp Afrikaans
Mandla Langa English
Zakes Mda English
Peter Horn English
Marguerite Poland English
David Robbins English
2009 Abraham de Vries Afrikaans [21]
Matthew J. Mngadi Zulu
2008 D.M. Modise Sotho [23][34]
W.M.R. Sigwavhulimu Venda
Elsa Joubert Afrikaans
Adam Small Afrikaans
Wilma Stockenström Afrikaans
Luli Callinicos English
Miriam Makeba Swahili, Xhosa, Sotho
Patrick Cullinan English
2007 Mafika Gwala English [24]
Max Makisi Marhanele English
Felix Thuketana Tsonga
Stephen Gray English
Gladys Thomas English
Ahmed Essop English
Mbuyiseni Mtshali English
Athol Fugard English
Mongane Serote English
Sindiwe Magona Xhosa
2006 Ephraim Lesoro Sotho [31]
Toek Blignaut Afrikaans
D.B.Z. Ntuli Zulu
Lauretta Ngcobo Tsonga
Ronnie Govender English
André Brink English
Peter Abrahams English
Lewis Nkosi English
Don Mattera English
Karel Schoeman Afrikaans
2005 Es’kia Mphahlele English [35]
Noni Jabavu English
Ellen Kuzwayo English
Nadine Gordimer English
Denis Brutus English
James Matthews English
T.N. Maumela Venda
Miriam Tlali English
E.S. Madima Venda
Modikwe Dikobe English

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The South African Literary Awards SALA have been awarded annually since 2005 to exceptional South African writers They pay tribute to South African writers who have distinguished themselves as ground breaking producers and creators of literature and celebrate literary excellence in the depiction and sharing of South Africa s histories value systems philosophies and art 1 The Awards are open to work in all of South Africa s eleven official languages and they may include posthumous honours South African Literary AwardsAwarded forLiterary excellenceCountrySouth AfricaReward s R30 000First awarded2005 18 years ago 2005 Websitesala wbr org wbr zaSince 2005 the number of awards has multiplied there are now fourteen categories recognising a variety of literary forms There are categories for children s literature youth literature literary journalism novels poetry creative non fiction debut works and literary translation and two named awards the K Sello Duiker Memorial Award for novelists under the age of 40 and the Nadine Gordimer Short Story Award Lifetime achievement is recognised in the Poet Laureate Prizes and the Lifetime Achievement Posthumous and Chairperson s Awards 2 SALA was founded by the wRite associates in partnership with the South African Department of Arts and Culture 1 3 Since 2012 the awards have been given at the annual Africa Century International Writers Conference 4 The inaugural conference was hosted by the University of the Free State in 2012 supported by the SABC As of 2021 the winner in each category received R30 000 and the National Poet Laureate received R100 000 5 Contents 1 Poet Laureate Prizes 1 1 National Poet Laureate Prize 1 2 Regional Poets Laureate Prize 2 K Sello Duiker Memorial Award 3 Nadine Gordimer Short Story Award 4 Novel Award 5 Creative Non Fiction Award 6 First Time Published Author Award 7 Poetry Award 8 Children s Literature Award 9 Youth Literature Award 10 Literary Journalism Award 11 Literary Translators Award 12 Posthumous Literary Award 13 Chairperson s Literary Award 14 Lifetime Achievement Literary Award 15 ReferencesPoet Laureate Prizes EditNational Poet Laureate Prize Edit Mazisi Kunene 2005 2006 6 Keorapetse Kgositsile 2006 2018 6 Mongane Wally Serote 2018 present 5 Regional Poets Laureate Prize Edit Ronelda Kamfer Afrikaans 2021 7 Themba Patrick Magaisa Tsonga 2021 The Regional Poet Laureate Prize was awarded for the first time in 2021 The prize is intended to guide the selection of future National Poet Laureates 4 K Sello Duiker Memorial Award EditThe K Sello Duiker Memorial Award named for the South African novelist K Sello Duiker recognises novels and novellas by authors under the age of 40 2 The age limitation was not in place in the Award s early years K Sello Duiker Award Winners 2007 2022 Year Winner Work Language Ref 2022 Nick Mulgrew A Hibiscus Coast English 8 Mzoli Mavimbela Amazwembezwembe KaGxuluwe Xhosa2021 Karen Jennings An Island English 9 Lihle Sokapase Yapatyalaka ibhobhile Xhosa2020 Phumlani Pikoli Born Free Loaders English 10 2019 Chase Rhys Kinnes Afrikaans 11 2018 No award 12 2017 Nthikeng Mohlele Pleasure English 13 2016 Willem Anker Buys Afrikaans 14 Panashe Chigumadzi Sweet Medicine English2015 Zukiswa Wanner London Cape Town Joburg English 15 2014 Jamala Safari The Great Agony and Pure Laughter of the Gods English 16 2013 Karen Jayes For the Mercy of Water English 17 2012 Sonja Loots Sirkusboere Afrikaans 18 Diale Tlholwe Counting the Coffins EnglishNhlanhla Maake Manong a lapile Southern Sotho2011 Dan Sleigh Afstande Afrikaans 19 E D M Sibiya Ngiyolibala Ngifile Zulu2010 Motlatlhego Victor Molele Mmaphefo le Maphefo Sepedi 20 Kgebetli Moele The Book of the Dead English2009 Chris Marnewick Shepherds and Butchers English 21 22 H R Tshianane Vhuanzwo VendaKabelo D Kgatea Monwana wa Bosupa TswanaSiphatheleni Kula Inkawu idliw ilila Xhosa2008 Njabulo Ndebele Fine Lines from the Box Further Thoughts about Our Country English 23 2007 Bruce Mikhomazi Ngobeni Body of work Tsonga 24 Nadine Gordimer Short Story Award EditThe Nadine Gordimer Short Story Award named for the South African novelist and short story writer Nadine Gordimer recognises short story collections by a single author 2 Nadine Gordimer Award Winners 2007 2021 Year Winner Work Language Ref 2022 Mzoli Mavimbela Zigqitywa Kuhlwile Zibonwe Liwuhlabile Xhosa 8 SJ Naude Mad Honey English2021 Nankanjani Sibiya The Reluctant Storyteller A Collection of Stories English 9 Madoda Ndlakuse Mhla Latsh ibhayi Xhosa2020 Fred Khumalo Talk of The Town English 10 2019 Niq Mhlongo Soweto Under the Apricot Tree English 11 2018 Nick Mulgrew The First Law of Sadness English 25 Nicole Jaekel Strauss As in die mond Afrikaans2017 Roela Hattingh Kamee Afrikaans 13 2016 Sandra Hill Unsettled and Other Stories English 14 2015 Abraham H de Vries Maar wie snoei die rose in die nag Afrikaans 15 2014 Makhosazana Xaba Running and Other Stories English 16 Reneilwe Malatji Love Interrupted English2013 Etienne van Heerden Haai Karoo Afrikaans 17 2012 No award 18 2011 No award2010 Mary Misaveni Mabuza Khuluka na Ritavi Tsonga 20 BIshop M T Makobe Nkune se Mphe se Sepedi2009 J J Ncongwane Tikhatsi Letimatima Swati 22 2008 No award 23 2007 Otty E H M Nxumalo Body of work Zulu 24 26 Novel Award EditNovel Award Winners 2018 2021 Year Winner Work Language Ref 2022 Damon Galgut The Promise English 8 Ingrid Winterbach Voorouer Pelgrim Berg AfrikaansYamkela Ntwalanao Intlungu Yevezandlebe XhosaPatrick Khosa Nhlokonho wa vele Xitsonga2021 Ezra Mcebisi Nkohla Zajik izinto Xhosa 9 Fred Khumalo Ngenxa yemendi Xhosa2020 Fiona Snyckers Lacuna English 10 2019 Charl Pierre Naude Die ongelooflike onskuld van Dirkie Verwey Afrikaans 11 Sabata Mpho Mokae Moletlo wa Manong Setswana2018 Dan Sleigh 1795 Afrikaans 25 Creative Non Fiction Award EditCreative Non Fiction Award Winners 2012 2021 Year Winner Work Language Ref 2021 Mzoli Mavimbela Masibuyel embo Konakele Phi Na Xhosa 9 Sabata Mpho Mokae and Brian Willan Sol Plaatje A Life in Letters English2020 Toni Strasburg Holding the Fort English 10 2019 Jonathan Jansen As by Fire The End of the South African University English 11 2018 Jurgen Schadenberg The Way I See It English 25 2017 Dikgang Moseneke My Own Liberator English 13 2016 Jacob Dlamini Askari A Story of Collaboration and Betrayal in the Anti Apartheid Struggle English 27 2015 Edwin Cameron Justice A Personal Account English 15 2014 Sihle Khumalo Almost Sleeping My Way to Timbuktu English 16 2013 Imraan Coovadia Transformations Essays English 17 2012 McIntosh Polela My Father My Monster English 18 Hannes Haasbroek n Seun soos Bram AfrikaansFirst Time Published Author Award EditThe First Time Published Author Award is open to works of all genres whose authors who have not been published before in any genre 2 First Time Author Award Winners 2009 2021 Year Winner Work Language Ref 2021 Reŝoketŝwe Manenzhe Scatterlings English 9 Lynthia Julius Uit die kroes Afrikaans2020 Trevor Sacks Lucky Packet English 10 Lize Albertyn du Toit Die kinders van spookwerwe Afrikaans2019 Bongani Ngqulunga The Man Who Founded the ANC A Biography of Pixley Ka Isaka Seme English 11 2018 Malebo Sephodi Miss Behave English 25 2017 Moses Shimo Seletisha Tshutshumakgala Sepedi 13 2016 Francois Smith Kamphoer Afrikaans 14 2015 Carol Campbell My Children Have Faces English 15 2014 Claire Robertson The Spiral House English 16 2013 Ashraf Kagee Khalil s Journey English 17 2012 Yewande Omotoso Bom Boy English 18 S J Naude Alfabet van die voels Afrikaans2011 Sifiso Mzobe Young Blood English 19 2010 Alistair Morgan Sleeper s Wake English 20 2009 Diale Tlholwe Ancient Rites English 22 Poetry Award EditPoetry Award Winners 2009 2021 Year Winner Work Language Ref 2021 Johann de Lange Die meeste sterre is lankal dood Afrikaans 9 Ayanda Billie KwaNobuhle Overcast EnglishBabalwa Fatyi Hlahl indlela Nohombile XhosaKgwadi Kgwadi Ithuteng Mogolokwane TswanaNndanduleni Mulaudzi Khonadzeo VendaTshepiso Makgoloane Tsa maAfrika Sepedi2020 Marlise Joubert Grondwater Afrikaans 10 Musawenkosi Khanyile All the Places English2019 Tony Ullyattfor An Unobtrusive Vice English 11 Nathan Trantraal Alles het niet kom wod AfrikaansAyanda Billie Umhlaba umanzi Xhosa2018 Kelwyn Sole Walking Falling English 25 2017 Simphiwe Ali Nolutshungu Iingcango Zentliziyo Xhosa 13 Helen Moffett Prunings English2016 Gilbert Gibson Vry Afrikaans 14 Arja Salafranca Beyond Touch English2015 Charl Pierre Naude Al die lieflike dade Afrikaans 15 Mangaliso Buzani Ndisabhala Imibongo XhosaBishop M T Makobe Tsa Ngweding wa Letopanta Sepedi2014 Thandi Sliepen The Turtle Dove Told Me English 16 Themba Patrick Magaisa Mihloti ya Tingana Tsonga2013 Petra Muller Om die gedagte van geel Afrikaans 17 2012 Ingrid de Kok Other Signs English 18 Johann Lodewyk Marais Diorama Afrikaans2011 Phillippa Yaa de Villiers The Everyday Wife English 19 2010 BIshop M T Makobe Kekeretsane tsa bokgwalwe Hlaa tsa tokologo Sepedi 20 Danie Marais Al is die maan n misverstand AfrikaansKobus Moolman Separating the Seas English2009 Loftus Marais Staan in die algemeen nader aan vensters Afrikaans 21 Mxolisi Nyezwa New Country EnglishChildren s Literature Award EditThe Children s Literature Award recognises works of fiction for children by adult authors 2 Children s Literature Award Winners 2018 2020 Year Winner Work Language Ref 2021 Andre Trantaal Keegan amp Samier die sokkerfiasko Afrikaans 9 2020 Niki Daly It s Jamela English 10 2019 Lebohang Masango Mpumi s Magic Beads English 11 2018 Jaco Jacobs Daar s nie n krokodil in hierdie boek nie Moenie hierdie boek eet nie Afrikaans 12 Marilyn Honikman There Should Have Been Five EnglishYouth Literature Award EditThe Youth Literature Award recognises works of fiction written for readers aged 12 to 18 2 Youth Literature Award Winners 2019 2021 Year Winner Work Language Ref 2021 Pamela Newham The Boy and the Poacher s Moon English 9 Kobate John Sekele Mararankodi mafelelo SepediSipho R Kekezwa Ubomi ungancama Xhosa2020 Trevor Noah Born A Crime Young Readers Edition English 10 2019 Sally Partridge Mine English 11 Literary Journalism Award EditThe Literary Journalism Award recognises those who through print or electronic media have made a significant contribution to the promotion and development of South African literature through writing commentating advocating and critiquing 2 As of 2007 it was sponsored by the Sowetan and the SABC 3 Journalism Award Winners 2009 2021 Year Winner Language Ref 2021 Jean Meiring Afrikaans2020 Bongani Mavuso Zulu 10 2019 Jennifer Malec English 11 Wamuwi Mbao English2018 Sam Mathe English 25 2017 Don Makatile English 13 Phakama Mbonamb English2016 No award2015 Michele Magwood English 15 2014 No award 28 2013 No award 17 2012 Jenny Crwys Williams English 29 2011 Sabata Mpho Mokae English 19 2010 Kevin Bloom English 20 2009 Karabo Kgoleng English 21 Maureen Isaacson English2008 No award 23 2007 Victor Dlamini English 24 Bongani Madondo EnglishLiterary Translators Award EditThe Literary Translators Award is open to South African literary works or literary works translated by a South African of any genre 2 It was awarded for the first time in 2008 23 Literary Translators Award Winners 2009 2021 Year Winner Work Language Ref 2021 Jeff Opland and Peter T Mtuze Iimbali Zamandulo 1838 1910 Xhosa to English 9 2020 Refiloe Moahluli YHEKE YANGA Umdlali ka3 Toti uba yintshatsheli yeqakamba English to Xhosa 10 2019 Michiel Heyns Red Dog Buys by Willem Anker Afrikaans to English 11 2018 Peter T Mtuze and Jeff Opland Umoya Wembongi Collected Poems 1922 1935 by John Solilo Iziganeko Zesizwe Occasional Poems 1900 1943 by S E K Mqhay Xhosa to English 5 2017 Bridget Theron Bushell The Thirstland Trek 1874 1881 by Nicol Stassen Afrikaans to English 13 Jeff Opland Wandile Kuse and Pamela Maseko Isizwe Esinembali Xhosa Histories and Poetry 1873 1888 by William Wellington Gqoba Xhosa to EnglishJeff Opland and Pamela Maseko Iimbali Zamanyange Historical Poems by D L P Yali Manisi Xhosa to English2016 Leon de Kock and Karin Schimke Flame in the Snow The Love Letters of Andre Brink and Ingrid Jonker by Andre Brink and Ingrid Jonker Afrikaans to English 14 2015 Karen Press Synapse Mede wete by Antjie Krog Afrikaans to English 15 2014 Nhlanhla Maake Malefane Sesotho to English 16 2013 Nhlanhla Maake Letter to My Sister Mangolo a nnake Sesotho to English 17 2012 Francois Smith David Kramer n biografie by Dawid de Villiers and Mathilda Slabbert English to Afrikaans 18 2011 Leon de Kock Intimately Absent Intieme afwesige by Cas Vos Afrikaans to English 19 2010 No award 30 2009 Dirk Winterbach and Ingrid Winterbach The Book of Happenstance Die boek van toeval en toeverlaat by Ingrid Winterbach Afrikaans to English 22 2008 Chris van Wyk A Place Called Vatmaar Vatmaar by A H M Scholtz Afrikaans to English 23 Posthumous Literary Award EditThe Posthumous Literary Award is awarded on the basis of an author s overall literary achievement 2 Posthumous Award Winners 2006 2021 Year Winner Language Ref 2022 Gisela Ullyatt Die waarheid oor duiwe Afrikaans 8 2021 No award 9 2020 Makhokolotso Albertina Mokhomo Sesotho 10 2019 Cyril Lincoln Sibusiso Nyembezi Zulu 11 2018 Leon Roussow Afrikaans 12 S M Mofokeng Sotho2017 A kunta Kabbo Kasin Dia kwain and Han kass o ǀXam Xun 13 2016 T T Cloete Afrikaans 14 Chris van Wyk English2015 R R R Dhlomo English Zulu 15 H I E Dhlomo English2014 Mbulelo Vizikhungo Mzamane English 16 2013 No award 17 2012 No award 18 2011 Jan Rabie Afrikaans 19 2010 Elizabeth Eybers Afrikaans 20 Stephen Bantu Biko English2009 Sol Plaatje English 21 Etienne Leroux AfrikaansW K Tamsanqa Xhosa2008 Dora Taylor English 23 A H M Scholtz AfrikaansSheila Cussons Afrikaans2007 Dalene Matthee Afrikaans 24 Sipho Sepamla EnglishPhaswane Mpe English2006 James Moiloa Sotho 31 Bessie Head EnglishIngoapele Madingoane EnglishChairperson s Literary Award EditThe Chairperson s Literary Award is awarded at the discretion of the Chairperson of the SALA Advisory Board 2 Chairperson s Award Winners 2010 2021 Year Winner Language Ref 2021 Ntogela Masilela English 9 2020 Recius Melato Malope Tswana 10 Gubudla Aaron Malindzisa Siswati2019 Lindiwe Mabuza English 11 2018 Peter Magubane English 25 2017 Christian Themba Msimang Zulu 13 2016 Gcina Mhlophe English Afrikaans Zulu Xhosa 14 2015 Peter T Mtuze English2014 Zakes Mda English2013 No award 17 2012 B W Vilakazi Zulu 18 2011 K P D Maphalla Sotho 32 Nkadimeng Leutsoa Sotho2010 S E K Mqhayi Xhosa 20 Lifetime Achievement Literary Award EditThe Lifetime Achievement Literary Award is awarded to authors over the age of 60 on the basis of their overall literary achievement 2 Lifetime Achievement Award Winners 2005 2021 Year Winner Language Ref 2021 Lefifi Tladi English 9 2020 No award 10 2019 Louise Smit English Afrikaans 11 C T D Marivate Tsonga2018 Hermann Giliomee English Afrikaans 25 Ronnie Kasrils English2017 Credo Vusamazulu Mutwa English 13 Aletta Matshediso Motimele SepediEtienne van Heerden Afrikaans2016 Ingrid Winterbach Afrikaans 14 Johan Lenake Southern Sotho2015 Antjie Krog Afrikaans 15 Achmat Dangor English2014 Nuruddin Farah English 16 Njabulo Ndebele English2013 P G du Plessis Afrikaans 33 2012 Ndivhudzannyi Emelina Sigogo Venda 29 2011 Chris Barnard Afrikaans 19 2010 Mary Misaveni Mabuza Tsonga 20 Hennie Aucamp AfrikaansMandla Langa EnglishZakes Mda EnglishPeter Horn EnglishMarguerite Poland EnglishDavid Robbins English2009 Abraham de Vries Afrikaans 21 Matthew J Mngadi Zulu2008 D M Modise Sotho 23 34 W M R Sigwavhulimu VendaElsa Joubert AfrikaansAdam Small AfrikaansWilma Stockenstrom AfrikaansLuli Callinicos EnglishMiriam Makeba Swahili Xhosa SothoPatrick Cullinan English2007 Mafika Gwala English 24 Max Makisi Marhanele EnglishFelix Thuketana TsongaStephen Gray EnglishGladys Thomas EnglishAhmed Essop EnglishMbuyiseni Mtshali EnglishAthol Fugard EnglishMongane Serote EnglishSindiwe Magona Xhosa2006 Ephraim Lesoro Sotho 31 Toek Blignaut AfrikaansD B Z Ntuli ZuluLauretta Ngcobo TsongaRonnie Govender EnglishAndre Brink EnglishPeter Abrahams EnglishLewis Nkosi EnglishDon Mattera EnglishKarel Schoeman Afrikaans2005 Es kia Mphahlele English 35 Noni Jabavu EnglishEllen Kuzwayo EnglishNadine Gordimer EnglishDenis Brutus EnglishJames Matthews EnglishT N Maumela VendaMiriam Tlali EnglishE S Madima VendaModikwe Dikobe EnglishReferences Edit a b About Us SALA Retrieved 9 November 2021 a b c d e f g h i j k Categories SALA Retrieved 8 November 2021 a b Tsumele Edward 3 December 2007 Glittering and prestigious literary awards will now honour 17 leading SA writers The Sowetan Retrieved 9 November 2021 a b Outstanding South African writing talent to receive literary recognition CityLife Arts 2 October 2021 Retrieved 9 November 2021 a b c Malec Jennifer 7 November 2018 2018 South African Literary Awards winners announced Mongane Wally Serote is South Africa s new Poet Laureate The Johannesburg Review of 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